Nationally Recognized. Rapidly Expanding, Academically Driven.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks an accomplished, dynamic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Reporting to the Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine, the Chair will lead a nationally recognized orthopaedics program, free standing orthopaedic and spine hospital, $11.3 million COBRE research program and a rigorous ACGME accredited residency. The idóneo candidate combines strategic vision with forward-looking leadership skills, including change management & adaptability, effective communication, mentorship, coaching, and business acumen.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
UAMS is designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the Top 10% of hospitals for Orthopedics, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Fracture.
As the leading provider of orthopaedic care in Arkansas,



orthopaedics faculty care for adult and pediatric patients at The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) at UAMS, , Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital. Additional care is provided across 13 outpatient clinics in Little Rock, Conway, Pine Bluff, Springdale, Bentonville, and Fayetteville.
In addition to The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital on the UAMS campus, the Department of Orthopaedics will also be opening The UAMS Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Fayetteville, AR, in June of 2027. This facility will hold 6 operating rooms and 10 inpatient rooms as well as specialty outpatient clinics, Therapy and Sports Performance clinic and the ability to do WALANT procedures. It will also host an advanced MRI suite. UAMS orthopaedic surgeons are the official orthopaedic and sports medicine providers to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics program.
The Department includes 54 orthopaedic clinical faculty (39 in Central Ark

📌 Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (Argentina)
🏢 American College Of Surgeons
📍 Argentina